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Which type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Which type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
- Veins
- Arterioles
- Capillaries
- Arteries (correct)
Which type of blood vessels have the thinnest walls?
Which type of blood vessels have the thinnest walls?
- Veins
- Arterioles
- Arteries
- Capillaries (correct)
What is the main reason why the diameter and wall thickness of arteries decrease as they get further from the heart?
What is the main reason why the diameter and wall thickness of arteries decrease as they get further from the heart?
- To prevent blood clotting
- To allow for easy stretching
- To increase blood flow
- To reduce fluid pressure from the heart (correct)
Which type of blood vessels branch from larger arteries and are structurally similar to them?
Which type of blood vessels branch from larger arteries and are structurally similar to them?
What is the main reason why blood continues to flow toward the heart in veins despite the low pressure?
What is the main reason why blood continues to flow toward the heart in veins despite the low pressure?
Which type of blood vessels bring blood back to the heart?
Which type of blood vessels bring blood back to the heart?
What is the main difference between the walls of arteries and veins?
What is the main difference between the walls of arteries and veins?
Which organ is part of the cardiovascular system?
Which organ is part of the cardiovascular system?
Where does the rapid exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste occur across the blood vessel wall?
Where does the rapid exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste occur across the blood vessel wall?
Which blood vessels have the closest proximity to the heart?
Which blood vessels have the closest proximity to the heart?
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the main reason why the venous walls do not become as thick as arterial walls?
What is the main reason why the venous walls do not become as thick as arterial walls?
What is the purpose of the pericardium?
What is the purpose of the pericardium?
Which chamber of the heart pushes blood throughout the body?
Which chamber of the heart pushes blood throughout the body?
What are the two atria in the heart?
What are the two atria in the heart?
What is the purpose of the septum in the heart?
What is the purpose of the septum in the heart?
What are the two types of heart valves?
What are the two types of heart valves?
How many times does blood enter the heart during one complete circuit of the cardiovascular system?
How many times does blood enter the heart during one complete circuit of the cardiovascular system?
What are the three types of blood vessels?
What are the three types of blood vessels?
What are the three layers of the walls of arteries and veins?
What are the three layers of the walls of arteries and veins?
Which circuit takes blood toward the lungs?
Which circuit takes blood toward the lungs?
What is the main function of white blood cells?
What is the main function of white blood cells?
Which type of blood cells deliver oxygen?
Which type of blood cells deliver oxygen?
Where do red blood cells pick up oxygen?
Where do red blood cells pick up oxygen?
How long do red blood cells circulate before they need removal from the circulatory system?
How long do red blood cells circulate before they need removal from the circulatory system?
Which organs remove worn out red blood cells?
Which organs remove worn out red blood cells?
How many red blood cells are estimated to be broken down per second?
How many red blood cells are estimated to be broken down per second?
What is the rate of erythropoiesis (RBC formation)?
What is the rate of erythropoiesis (RBC formation)?
What is the main component of blood plasma?
What is the main component of blood plasma?
What is the main function of plasma proteins?
What is the main function of plasma proteins?
Which blood cells are responsible for phagocytosis and digestion of protozoa and viruses?
Which blood cells are responsible for phagocytosis and digestion of protozoa and viruses?
What is the main function of platelets?
What is the main function of platelets?
Which blood cells are responsible for phagocytosis of bacteria?
Which blood cells are responsible for phagocytosis of bacteria?
What is the process for repairing a hole in a blood vessel called?
What is the process for repairing a hole in a blood vessel called?
Which blood cells are responsible for defense against parasitic helminths?
Which blood cells are responsible for defense against parasitic helminths?
What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
What is the main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?
What are the main functions of blood cells?
What are the main functions of blood cells?
Which blood cells are responsible for clotting of blood?
Which blood cells are responsible for clotting of blood?
What is the main function of lymphocytes?
What is the main function of lymphocytes?
What is the main function of basophils?
What is the main function of basophils?
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